What happened: Chase Burns has not given up more than two earned runs in any start since April 10. MLB Network's MLB Central broke down the right-hander's fastball-slider combination behind his 9-1 record.

Why it matters: The run anchors a Cincinnati staff trying to climb back toward .500, with the Reds sitting at 37-39. A dependable front-line starter every fifth day gives the club a stabilizing presence as it stays in the NL picture. This is the same Burns who has held opponents to two or fewer runs across a long run of starts.

What to watch: Watch whether the heater-slider mix keeps the earned-run streak going his next time out as Cincinnati hosts Milwaukee.